Origin
Mifflinburg, PA
Morning in Mifflinburg on Tuesday
Local time
11:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mifflinburg, PA to Bristol, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 30m
Distance
164.8 mi
265 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 18m
★
6 AM
3h 30m
8 AM
3h 55m
10 AM
3h 39m
12 PM
3h 36m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 54m
8 PM
3h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mifflinburg, PA
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Bristol, PA
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Trip Overview
This 164.8-mile drive from Mifflinburg, PA, to Bristol, PA, is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take about 3 hours and 30 minutes. You'll primarily travel on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a portion on William Penn Highway. With a fuel cost around $27, this route offers a straightforward journey within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. The mix of highway and other roads makes for a varied, yet efficient, passage. This drive is well-suited for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
82.4 miles from Mifflinburg, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 36.9 mi | 39m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 23.6 mi | 26m |
| William Penn Highway | 21.6 mi | 26m |
| State Route 54 | 11.1 mi | 13m |
| Center Avenue | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| State Street | 10 mi | 11m |
| Sunbury Road | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| Furnace Road | 8.8 mi | 14m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 36.9 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mifflinburg, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on PA 45
18 ft
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4 sec
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Chestnut Street
2
Turn right onto PA 304
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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4th Street
3
Turn left onto Maple Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Street
4
Continue on Furnace Road
8.8 mi
·
14 min
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Furnace Road
5
Turn right onto US 15
6.4 mi
·
9 min
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Westbranch Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 61 South: Sunbury
7
Continue on PA 61; PA 147
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
PA 61; PA 147
8
Turn right onto PA 61
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Market Street
9
Continue on PA 61
10 mi
·
11 min
·
State Street
10
Turn left onto PA 487
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
PA 487
11
Turn right onto PA 54
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Market Street
12
Continue on PA 54
11 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 54
13
Continue on PA 901
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Locust Gap Highway
14
Continue on PA 901
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairgrounds Road
15
Continue on PA 901
9.4 mi
·
11 min
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Sunbury Road
16
Continue on PA 901
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunbury Street
17
Turn right onto PA 901
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Minersville Highway
18
Turn right onto PA 901
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Gordon Nagle Trail
19
Continue on PA 901
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Sillyman Street
20
Turn left onto PA 183
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Street
21
Turn right onto PA 61
493 ft
·
6 sec
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Route 61 South
22
Continue on PA 61
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Center Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on PA 61
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Centre Street
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
25
Merge onto I 78; US 22
22 mi
·
26 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight lane.
26
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
Exit 51
Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport
Use the slight right lane.
27
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton
Use the slight right lane.
28
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia
Use the right lane.
29
Merge onto I 476; PATP
37 mi
·
39 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
Use the right lane.
31
Merge onto I 276; PATP
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 42
Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
33
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
360 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
34
Keep slight right at fork
357 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 13 South: Bristol
Use the right lane.
35
Merge onto US 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bristol Pike
Use the left lane.
36
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Beaver Street
Use the left lane.
37
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
38
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Pond Street
39
Turn left
91 ft
·
12 sec
40
Arrive at destination
1 ft
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour, 30-minute duration, leaving Mifflinburg in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight and minimize potential rush hour impacts closer to Bristol. While the route is under 165 miles and has an estimated fuel cost of $27, it's wise to fuel up before you depart, especially since there's only one designated stop mentioned. The longest stretch without a break is nearly 37 miles on the Turnpike Northeast Extension, so plan your own brief pauses as needed. This drive's relatively short length offers flexibility; you can depart at your leisure but should be mindful of traffic as you approach the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 82.4 miles from Mifflinburg, PA, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 36 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.4 miles or 1h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bristol, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mifflinburg, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mifflinburg, PA
This is one driving day of about 164.8 miles and 3h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Mifflinburg, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 36.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
82 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 82.4 miles from Mifflinburg, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 255 decision points cluster between mile 99.3 and 163.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
99.3 mi into trip
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~2h 13m in
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US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 51
Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI A...
7
100.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 15m in
Take the exit toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton
7
101.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia
6
138.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 56m in
Take the exit toward I 276 East: New Jersey
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
8
163.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 13 South: Bristol
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 13 South: Bristol
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.32 one way
$54.64 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $29.92 | $59.85 |
| premium | $4.93 | $31.96 | $63.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.39 | $72.77 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.96
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(60.5 mi)
$7.87
Lehigh Valley Thruway
(1.3 mi)
$0.09
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.4 | 0 | $17.30 | $7.91 |
| Efficient EV | 41.2 | 0 | $14.42 | $6.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.9 | 0 | $23.07 | $10.55 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bristol, PA
Morning in Bristol on Tuesday
Local time
11:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Shenandoah, PA
82 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 30m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 145.8
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
$1
near mile 151.9
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 151.9
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
21 mi from route
~51 min detour
Free
near mile 66.8
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
26 mi from route
~65 min detour
Free
near mile 145.8
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 46% of it being highway. Much of your time will be spent on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, offering stretches of faster travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 36.9 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. While a significant portion is on major arteries, the inclusion of William Penn Highway suggests a transition to more local road characteristics at points, adding variety to the driving experience. This blend means you'll experience both efficient highway cruising and potentially more varied road conditions.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.9 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 99.3 miles in near US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 164.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 99.3 miles (US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 100.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 101.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mifflinburg, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Lvi Airport, Patp and Scranton.
Lvi Airport
99.3 mi in
|
~2h 13m
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via US 22
Patp
100.6 mi in
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~2h 15m
Scranton
100.6 mi in
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~2h 15m
About the Cities
Starting in Mifflinburg, PA
Full guide →Founded 1792
Arriving in Bristol, PA
Full guide →Bristol is a borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. This article also covers the neighboring communities of Tullytown and Levittown.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 30m. Total distance: 164.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.9 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $7.96 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bristol, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 99.3 miles (US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 100.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 101.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Bristol, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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